Gary “Smiler” Turner (1-0-1) has been brought in to fight Bob Sapp (8-2-1) after Sapp’s original opponent, Robert “Buzz” Berry, announced his retirement from the sport last week. Turner seems to be a surprising choice to face the American behemoth and former K-1 star, but his record belies a depth of martial arts experience including judo, jiu-jitsu and, perhaps most importantly, his twice turns as a British K-1 champion. Considering the amount of Cage Rage heavyweight regulars apparently vying for a chance to fight Sapp, Turner is an interesting pick and could put himself right in the Cage Rage heavyweight mix with a win.

Also, an opponent has finally been found for middleweight Abdul Mohammed (12-4-2), who will go up a weight class to fight none other than “The Ultimate Fighter” season three competitor, Ross “The Gladiator” Pointon (4-8-0), well-known for his weightcutting antics and brawler attitude.

Tom Watson (3-1-0), who had his Cage Rage debut in Feb. losing by submission to Japanese fighter Daijiro Matsui (9-16-4), was also added to the card. He will tilt with the tough Frenchman Xavier Foupa Pokam, (6-6-0), of Snake Team.

Cage Rage has also announced the dates of four future events. Cage Rage 22 “Hard as Hell” will take place on July 14, while Sept. 22 and Dec. 1 have been reserved Cage Rage’s 23 and 24. The events will most likely continue to take place at the Wembley Arena in London.

Cage Rage “Contenders” - originally conceived as a feeder show for the main promotion - is having its first showing in Dublin on May 26. Already booked for the show is UFC and PRIDE Bushido veteran Chris “The Westside Strangler” Brennan (18-11-1), who is taking a tough match with French gamer Samy Schiavo (7-4). Heavy-handed Ian “M-16” Butlin (6-5) has been matched up against Irish grappler Thomas Maguire (2-0) in a classic styles match-up. More matches are to be announced shortly.